I like the red box because it’s bold, it gets your attention, and it looks livelier than their regular black boxes. Don’t get me wrong – I like how sleek the black box is, but seeing a vibrant colour is a great pick-me-up.

Since they partnered with FLARE magazine, I thought it was cute how the tissue paper said FLARE on it.

pureDKNY Eau de Parfum

I was really pleased to see a mini bottle of this perfume instead of just a tiny little vial that you can get for free at a counter. Seems like Loose Button’s listening to the complaints that people had in the past and are taking a step in the right direction.

I haven’t worn this fragrance yet, but just smelling it from the bottle, I can tell you that this is a more mature scent than I’m used to wearing.

It doesn’t smell like an old lady, but my typical taste in perfume tends to be sweet, vanilla-based, and edible-smelling – very youthful.

Hehe, so this is very different. I’m looking forward to trying it out, but I think I’ll use it for more formal occasions. It smells clean and sexy – I don’t own anything like it.

Also, the bottle doesn’t have a spray. It just has a plug under the cap.

Dermalogica Microfoliant

I’ve used scrubs before, but never an exfoliant powder. This should be interesting to experiment with.

The container reminds me of baby-powder packaging.

Redken Color Extend

My hair is natural – I don’t dye my hair, so perhaps I’m not the best person to test out this product. I’ll still use it, though.

I like how they included 3 packages each of the shampoo and conditioner, however, I would’ve preferred to get actual bottles instead of packages. The little packages can sometimes be tricky to open in the shower when your hands are wet.

Cargo Lash Activator

I’ve never tried anything from Cargo, so I’m curious about this. However, I don’t wear mascara…so I’ll probably just give this one away.

Pros

New, bright, limited-edition packaging is a refreshing change

Mini bottle of perfume

3 packages each of the shampoo & conditioner

Cons

Shampoo & conditioner packages instead of bottles

Final Verdict: 7.5/10

Although I wasn’t blown away by the February 2012 Luxe Box, I did appreciate how they included a mini bottle of perfume and a powder exfoliant that I’m curious to try.

Do you like any DKNY perfumes? Have you tried any Dermalogica products?

Oh, it’s cool that you got Moroccan Oil! That’s definitely something I would’ve loved to get. I’m almost done my bottle, and I need to go buy some more. That stuff works like a charm, and I love how it doesn’t leave your hair sticky or greasy.

Huh. I just got my Luxe Box myself (unboxing post on Monday!) and I’m a little surprised that we actually got a few things different. I got the Dermalogica exfoliant too (really excited to test drive that one) and the Cargo mascara (which I’ve been meaning to try but getting put off by the price so definitely happy to get that) but none of the Redken or the fragrance. Just as well, I guess, as I’ve already used Redken and swear by it for color treated hair (red tones last longer when I’m using it). I would’ve wanted to get the fragrance sample (generous size!) tho instead of one of the samples I got… Still, it was a pretty good box for me. 🙂Carmela recently posted: Guest Post at Chit Chat Nails: Mermaid/Ocean Inspired Nails

I have tried the Dermalogica stuff before and I LOVED it! I had really bad/dry skin on my eyes at the time and it sorted it out in no time! I wouldn’t say you need as much as it says tbh. I had a small sachet and it lasted me for ages! I hope you like it too and would be interested to know what you think once you’ve used it.Robyn recently posted: Quick Giveaway Post Over at TheChap!

Haha, now I want to dye my hair just to test out the haircare. 😛 Just kidding! But, actually, I may give it to my mom. I dye her hair black often, so if she uses this shampoo and conditioner, it would test it out better than I could with my natural hair.

I also got the microexfoliant and love it – I have their skin smoothing cream which is heavenly! My perfume was different and so were my other two products. I liked how they mixed it up for different people!Margo recently posted: February Loose Button Luxe Box Review

I got my first Luxe Box on Tuesday, so exciting! I got the Cargo mascara as well, tried it on for an evening – not bad! I also like the idea of it improving the health of my lashes, I’ll have to see if it makes a difference… A bit jealous of your mini perfume!

Oh, you didn’t get any perfume? I’ve seen some other people’s unboxing and they got a cute mini bottle of a Nina perfume. (I’m glad, though, that I didn’t get that because I really didn’t like the Nina eau de parfum samples I got in the past. This DKNY one is much better.)

That’s strange how they’d keep repeating items. Maybe you should e-mail them to let them know. The whole point of this service is so that you can try new items, not just getting a rotation of the same things! :S

The Dermalogica Microfoliant is my favourite exfoliant of all time, and I’ve used a lot as I’ve been in the spa industry for almost 10 years. I’ve owned a professional size cannister of it for the last 6 years or so, and I still have tons left. It’s an awesome buy even at the steep price….you’ll never look back. That sample size will last you a couple years or more.

My Luxe Box had different samples in it – and I am VERY jealous of yours!
I received the Cargo mascara, but then I received a TINY sample of OLAY Regenerist cream, a small sample of DDF advanced firming cream and a teeny little vial of Moroccan hair oil.
Very disappointing.
I have a completely filled out beauty profile but I didn’t get anything I had hoped for…